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Amar-art
hiveswap was working in my laptop , then i had to re-install windows 10 , and hiveswap wasn't working after that , so i want to ask what programs do hiveswap need to work , i mean like net. and DirectX etc.
the photo is what i see if i run hiveswap Uploaded Image
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Clairerobyno3
I've had the exact same problem, though i cant figure out how to fix it.
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João Pedro B.
I think i will just buy this on steam
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Tasseur Lachauve (Станислав)
don't work for me, i tried the steam_appid thing, now it open a Steam - updating window, but still don't work
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PearGlasses
If you scroll down, I've posted another solution just below that worked for celes.
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Tasseur Lachauve (Станислав)
it still don't work, but thanks anyway you tried your best
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celes
Hello!
I did the steam_appid.txt solution but it still does not launch and goes to the hiveswap page in steam.
I can provide screen shots but am fairly sure I did everything correctly.
If anyone knows of a fix, please help!
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PearGlasses
Screenshots please, of game folder and of the contents of the steam_appid.txt file. However, if you are sure you have done everything correctly, you might be one of the unlucky people who the game just doesn't work for. I looked at the Steam forum for this game and some people can't get it to start either.
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PearGlasses
It looks correct so I'm not sure why it's not running correctly. If you don't mind trusting me, you could download [http://www.mediafire.com/file/p1f53v16z9kzkx3/HIVESWAP.Act.1.v1.3_SSE_files.rar] SSE files - it's a Steam emulator that IGG uses in some games. I've configured it and tested it with Hiveswap from here.
You need to extract them to the same folder as the Hiveswap-Act1.exe, then run the SmartSteamLoader.exe as admin. Hopefully this will work. The save file will be in C:\Users\ProfileName\AppData\LocalLow\What Pumpkin
Edited: Found save file in normal location for the game, not SSE folder.
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celes
Thank you so much!!!
It starts up just fine now and I'll be playing through to see if it keeps it up :')
speaking of save files;
would you happen to know a fix for Black Closet's save system?
I dl'd from igg and another blog but both are version 1.2.13 and are unable to keep saves or load.
The last beta branch released is 1.2.39 but I guess no one cares enough to upload/fix the save problems with 1.2.13 :(
Sorry if this question is not of your interest and thank you for the fix on hiveswap<3
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celes
i sure hope not :(
the original release from igg worked ok other than the cutscenes and bugs
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Armand Marcelli
I don't know why but i can't run the game and any error message poped
help me please !
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PearGlasses
What's the error message?
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Armand Marcelli
i will say "there is no error message"
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Armand Marcelli
(Ihave already try the "steam_appid.txt" and it does not work)
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PearGlasses
If you are sure you have done everything correctly, you might be one of the unlucky people who the game just doesn't work for. I looked at the Steam forum for this game and some people can't get the purchased game to start either.
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Armand Marcelli
oh... f***
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PearGlasses
Just to make sure, feel free to post screenshots of your game folder and the open steam_appid.txt so I can check.
Also, have you installed all of the things on this page? http://igg-games.com/black-screen-cant-start-games.html
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Armand Marcelli
sorry but it doesn't work, my screen shots are in ".URL" so i can't send them... thank you anyway !
(I have check 3 time, i didn't make any mistakes)
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Armand Marcelli
sorry I am french so I have a bad english
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PearGlasses
Someone had problems with Steam running when trying to play this so I downloaded it to test and this is what worked for me.
Method 1

  1. Extract the files by right-clicking HIVESWAP.Act.1.v1.3.part1.rar and selecting 'Extract here'. Do not try to run it from within the rar archive.
  2. Go into the game folder (where the steam_api.dll and Hiveswap-Act1.exe are located)
  3. Create a new text file and call it steam_appid.txt
  4. Edit the new file and type in 623940 and save.
  5. You should now be able to run the game.
    If method 1 doesn't work, here's another one, which two people have successfully used:
    Method 2
  6. If you don't mind trusting me, download [http://www.mediafire.com/file/p1f53v16z9kzkx3/HIVESWAP.Act.1.v1.3_SSE_files.rar] SSE files*
  7. Extract the files to the same folder as the Hiveswap-Act1.exe.
  8. Run the SmartSteamLoader.exe as admin.
    *SSE is a Steam emulator that IGG uses in some games. I've configured it and tested it with Hiveswap from here.
    For both methods, save file should be in 'C:\Users\ProfileName\AppData\LocalLow\What Pumpkin'
    Edited to: a) clarify instructions, b) added method 2 and save location.
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Crazy Martin
I did both methods and it still gives me black screen for while and closes. Any help? Also i have Win 10 if it helps
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Prénom Nom
it doesn't work for me :/
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PearGlasses
Does an error come up? What exactly is the problem you are having with the game?
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Prénom Nom
It say I need Steam
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PearGlasses
Did you create the text file exactly as in my instructions? Because it works for me so I'm not sure why it wouldn't work. Make sure it contains only 623940 exactly - no spaces or other punctuation.
If you've done that correctly then you may need to actually install the Steam client. I think that's been a problem for other games as well.
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Prénom Nom
The text file is correct ( in the folder Hiveswap-Act1_Data ) and I installed Steam but it still doesn't work Uploaded Image
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PearGlasses
I don't know why you put it in the Hiveswap-Act1_Data folder. The file goes in the main folder with the steam_api.dll and game executable.
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Prénom Nom
ooooh ..... XD the game works now, thank you !
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☆°•°GONKU FREAKS°•°☆
can you pls make a screenshot on how you did it? my english isnt very perfect so i need a picture ^^
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Prénom Nom
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Sorry I can't take a screenshot but I hope this will help you~
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☆°•°GONKU FREAKS°•°☆
Yass! Thank you so much! the game is working perfectly so i can finally play it!
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PearGlasses
Have fun~
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prospectDream
how do i make a text file?
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Chip
Are the cutscenes fixed?
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Star Scornius
that is only on versoin 1.1 which is not uploaded, maybe you should try requesting it.
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Star Scornius
now they should be fixed, gonna try it
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Bogdan “Beta” Banuta
Is it working?
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Star Scornius
Yes,i played through it and it works very well.
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Star Scornius
has it beenupdated with the new patch?
i hear it fixes the cutscene problems.
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fremulon
well it's back into homestuck hell with me, i guess
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Jacob Hatch
Please repair the corrupted files.
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NeosCCV
YESSSH
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Shin Jinbutsu
Whenever I try to run the game, it opens Steam and then I can't play it because Steam doesn't recognize it as mine, of course. What should I do ?
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Zevach
You ought to execute to through the LAUNCHER.
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Shin Jinbutsu
Thanks, I'll try it.
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jay
the rar for part 1 doesnt seem to contain any files. one of my friends ran into this problem too. part 2 is perfectly fine, though, whats the issue?
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Star Scornius
i can run it but for some reason the cutscenes just get skipped, if anyone knows how to fix it please tell
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StripeCraft Gaming
It's part of the game, look at gameplay in comparison.
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Teus Hommes
It says: Unable to load mono library from "D:/Desktop/HIVESWAP ACT 1/Hiveswap-Act1_Data/Mono/mono.dll" (error = 126). Please help :(
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Papyrus Pancake
Dude it doesn't work. It crashes a lot ono
Please help
I really wanna play this game I"ve waited five years lol
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Zevach
It crashes often for me. Is there any tip to ease things up a bit?
Edit: Nevermind, channeled my inner wrath onto the files and I think I fixed it? It's been nice.
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Zempao
thanks
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quang
anyone donating to iggy games know how to get its done on window 10 through paypal
appreciate your comments
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IGG-GAMES.COM (Administrator)
First of all, thanks you so much for this. You can donate for me via Paypal: iggcontact123@gmail.com . Or you can see more information at here: http://igg-games.com/donate-share-game-support.html
Have a nice weekend, bro.
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quang
I send 23 us dollars to iggcontact123@gmail.com , hope u got it and keep up the good works , I appreciated it.
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quang
let me know that you receive the money
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quang
hi I try to donation through paypal but the page wont connected and did not finish the transaction
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Waylon
Awesome game.
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Drephin
thanks guys :)
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qwestfrost
Hell yeah, thanks IGG!